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Arizona Cardinals 2015 NFL Draft Preview: Arik Armstead, DT, OregonMarch 2nd, 2015 at 5:06 AMFree agency in the National Football League is just around the corner and the NFL Draft is not that far down the road either. This is a continuing part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL...

Arizona Cardinals Draft Preview: Bud Dupree, OLB, KentuckyFebruary 27th, 2015 at 4:58 AMThe NFL Scouting Combine has concluded and the NFL Draft is not that far down the road.This is the 10th part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, IL....

Arizona Cardinals 2015 NFL Draft Preview: Malcom Brown, DT, TexasFebruary 25th, 2015 at 4:56 AMThe NFL Scouting Combine is now over.This is the ninth part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, IL. on Apr. 30. The draft concludes on May 2.
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Arizona Cardinals Draft Preview: Todd Gurley, RB, GeorgiaFebruary 23rd, 2015 at 5:28 AMThe NFL Scouting Combine will conclude today in Indianapolis. This is the eighth part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, IL. on Apr. 30. The draft concludes on...

Arizona Cardinals 2015 NFL Draft Preview: Paul Dawson, LB, TCUFebruary 22nd, 2015 at 6:56 AMThe NFL Scouting Combine is starting to wind down in Indianapolis. This is the seventh part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, IL. on Apr. 30. The draft...

Arizona Cardinals Need to Improve Speed at Linebacker in 2015February 21st, 2015 at 6:56 AMThe Arizona Cardinals had a top 10 defense last season but there is a specific need that certainly stands out moving forward.
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"We need speed at all our linebacker positions," head coach Bruce Arians said via azcentral.com at the NFL scouting combine.
Don't be surprised if the Red Birds try to address...

Arizona Cardinals 2015 NFL Draft Preview: Eddie Goldman, DT, Florida StateFebruary 20th, 2015 at 5:32 AMThis is the sixth part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, IL. on Apr. 30. The draft concludes on May 2.
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Review of 2014 Arizona Cardinals Draft: Ed Stinson, Defensive EndFebruary 19th, 2015 at 4:47 PMThe Arizona Cardinals selected defensive end Ed Stinson in the sixth round (160th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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The University of Alabama product added quality depth along the defensive line for the Red Birds last season. Stinson hails from the same hometown (Homestead, FL) as teammate and fellow 2014 rookie...

Looking Back at the Arizona Cardinals’ 2014 Draft: Logan Thomas, QBFebruary 17th, 2015 at 3:52 PMArizona Cardinals quarterback Logan Thomas completed just one pass in his 2014 rookie season but it was a very memorable one.
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The Virginia Tech product fired an 81-yard touchdown pass to halfback Andre Ellington in Arizona's 41-20 loss to the Denver Broncos in Week Five last season. The 6-foot-6, 250-pound signal-caller...

Reflecting Back on Arizona Cardinals’ 2014 Draft: John Brown, WRFebruary 16th, 2015 at 4:01 PMTo say wide receiver John Brown made an impact in his rookie season in the NFL would be an understatement.
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The speedster from little Pittsburg State was a key factor why the Arizona Cardinals secured their first playoff tilt in five years in 2014. The 5-foot-10, 179-pound Homestead, FL native ranked...

Taking a Look Back at Arizona Cardinals’ 2014 NFL Draft: Kareem Martin, DEFebruary 16th, 2015 at 11:29 AMIt was a pretty good rookie campaign for defensive end Kareem Martin in 2014.
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The University of North Carolina product was selected in the third round (84th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Cardinals. The 6-foot-6, 272-pounder added depth along the defensive line and finished his rookie season with...

Arizona Cardinals 2015 NFL Draft Preview: Eli Harold, OLB, VirginiaFebruary 16th, 2015 at 5:39 AMThis is the fourth part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, IL. on Apr. 30. The draft concludes on May 2.
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Looking Back on the Arizona Cardinals’ 2014 Draft: Troy Niklas, TEFebruary 15th, 2015 at 5:37 PMIt was a tough rookie campaign for Troy Niklas.
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The Notre Dame product was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft (52nd overall). The 6-foot-6, 270-pound tight end suffered two high-ankle sprains during the season as was sent to the I.R. in Week 11. It was a disappointing...

Reflecting Back on Arizona Cardinals’ 2014 Draft: Deone Bucannon, SafetyFebruary 15th, 2015 at 11:23 AMThe Arizona Cardinals found a real winner when they selected safety Deone Bucannon with their first pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
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The Washington State product is 6-foot-1 and weighs 211 pounds. He played linebacker as well and tied for second on the Red Birds with 83 tackles. Bucannon also recorded...

Arizona Cardinals NFL Draft Preview: Denzel Perryman, LB, MiamiFebruary 14th, 2015 at 6:05 AMThis is the third part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theater in Chicago, IL. on Apr. 30.
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Arizona Cardinals NFL Draft Preview: Melvin Gordon, RB, WisconsinFebruary 11th, 2015 at 5:16 AMThis is the second part of a series previewing whom the Arizona Cardinals may select with their first round pick (24th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft in Chicago, IL. in late April.
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Arizona Cardinals Have Numerous Needs Heading into the NFL DraftFebruary 9th, 2015 at 6:10 AMThe 2015 NFL Scouting Combine is just around the corner (Feb. 17-23) in Indianapolis and the Arizona Cardinals own the 24th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft in Chicago.
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Despite their 11-5 record and first playoff berth in five seasons, the Red Birds have numerous needs. Most NFL teams certainly...

Kareem Martin Aiding Arizona Cardinals’ Defensive CorpsOctober 23rd, 2014 at 5:26 AMThe Arizona Cardinals like what they see in rookie defensive end Kareem Martin so far.
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The University of North Carolina product has a world of potential and should bolster Arizona's pass rush as the 2014 regular season moves along. The talent is apparent, but he needs some more seasoning, much like...

The Arizona Cardinals Love Rookie Quarterback Logan Thomas’ Strong ArmOctober 22nd, 2014 at 4:48 AMRookie signal-caller Logan Thomas of the Arizona Cardinals is currently third on the Arizona Cardinals' depth chart behind Carson Palmer and Drew Stanton. That makes sense - as a rookie, he needs to learn the ropes in the NFL.
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The Virginia Tech product has completed just one pass in his NFL...